We are not the only ones who like Jacksons...

[church2224]

I've played a PRS since 1992 and played quite a few others. A Jackson SLATQH shits all over any PRS anyday, in terms of playability, looks AND sound.. I recently sold my prefactory CE24. I had bought a PRS Singlecut too. What a waste of money. One of the shittiest sounding and nasal guitars I have ever played (wasn't pickups, sounded like that acoustically too); and it was unbalanced and wouldn't stay put when sitting down without it wanting to slide off ass-end. PRS is furniture. And what's up with that freaking heel nowadays. Ridiculous.

It is more of a preference thing really. Both are great guitars for different types of players.

[DarkkWarriorr]

I received the latest catalogs from Musician's Friend and American Music Supply not long ago, and here what I saw:
MF:
7 full pages of Gibsons and Epiphones, 4.5 pages for Fender and Squir, 1 full page for PRS, 3 full pages for Ibanez, 1 full page for EVH, 1/2 page for Schecter, 1/4 page for dean, 1/2 page for ESP and LTD, 1/4 page for Gretsch, and 1/3 page for Jackson!

AMS: Almost 6 full pages for Gibson and Epiphone, 1/2 page for PRS, 1/2 page for RickenBacker, 4 full pages for Ibanez, 3 pages for Schecter, 1.5 page for ESP/LTD, 1/4 page for BC Rich, almost 1/2 page for Gretsch, and only one picture for Jackson RR24!

And you wonder why many of the kids never got interested or heard of the Jackson brand here in the US!

But no worries guys, Wes Borland will carry the torch high and every metal kid in the next two years will be playing a Warrior!

[church2224]

I received the latest catalogs from Musician's Friend and American Music Supply not long ago, and here what I saw:
MF:
7 full pages of Gibsons and Epiphones, 4.5 pages for Fender and Squir, 1 full page for PRS, 3 full pages for Ibanez, 1 full page for EVH, 1/2 page for Schecter, 1/4 page for dean, 1/2 page for ESP and LTD, 1/4 page for Gretsch, and 1/3 page for Jackson!

AMS: Almost 6 full pages for Gibson and Epiphone, 1/2 page for PRS, 1/2 page for RickenBacker, 4 full pages for Ibanez, 3 pages for Schecter, 1.5 page for ESP/LTD, 1/4 page for BC Rich, almost 1/2 page for Gretsch, and only one picture for Jackson RR24!

And you wonder why many of the kids never got interested or heard of the Jackson brand here in the US!

But no worries guys, Wes Borland will carry the torch high and every metal kid in the next two years will be playing a Warrior!

Well, we also got Chris Broderick, Scott Ian, Phil Demmel, ect. Those guys also have some attention, hell the new Broderick model is turning heads and I want one definately!

[Animus]

Well, we also got Chris Broderick, Scott Ian, Phil Demmel, ect. Those guys also have some attention, hell the new Broderick model is turning heads and I want one definately!

Turning some heads as in "Where the hell is it?!" ;-)

[church2224]

Turning some heads as in "Where the hell is it?!" ;-)

haha so true, you know people are going to be buying those things once they come out because we have been anticipating them for so long.

[DarkkWarriorr]

Turning some heads as in "Where the hell is it?!" ;-)

Besides, with that Smurfy looking headstock and the uncommon Jackson body shape, kids might still think it's an LTD or a Schecter!
Don't get me wrong, I love that guitar now and if I can afford the 7 stringer I'd buy one, but still it doesn't scream Jackson to me!

[Mr Sandman]

It's pretty funny to read that over there in the States very few people know about Jackson when pretty much everybody i've ever hung out with (or been in a band with, jammed with, etc.) over here in Europe has either played, owned or at very least has heard of Jackson.

......and that`s pretty funny to read too because that`s about the exact same story here, and it aint no real surprise to go see a pub rock band and the guitar player is playing a Jackson. I always thought that was pretty normal. Still do!

Last few times I went to my local music store to look at stuff there`s been different kids playing Jacksons.

[church2224]

Besides, with that Smurfy looking headstock and the uncommon Jackson body shape, kids might still think it's an LTD or a Schecter!
Don't get me wrong, I love that guitar now and if I can afford the 7 stringer I'd buy one, but still it doesn't scream Jackson to me!

Even though it does not scream Jackson now I think it soon enough will be. I do like the fact it is an original design than a copy of another guitar with just different pickups and finishes

[Musician78]

Jackson has no intent of competing with PRS. They want to compete with ESP, Schecter, B.C. Rich, Dean and Ibanez. And those are the companies they are targeting.

PRS is a great guitar but that is comparing Apples and Oranges. You are comparing a versatile near boutique instrument with a guitar designed for shredders and metal heads in mind. A WHOLE different group of players.

I disagree. Im comparing high end guitars. If I was comparing a CS Jackson with an Epiphone then it would be apples and oranges.

[DalyTek]

I disagree. Im comparing high end guitars. If I was comparing a CS Jackson with an Epiphone then it would be apples and oranges.

I'm with church2224 on this one. It's like comparing a Custom Shop Gibson Casino Archtop to a Custom Shop Jackson King V. They are both well-built, high-end CS electric 6-string guitars, but that's where the similarities end.
Designed for totally different styles of music, completely different feel. Each may be among the best for it's intended use, but will likely just suck when attempting to switch roles.

[RacerX]

went to a local band not to long ago and dude was Playing a RR2. About fell over when i saw that...

Well, did you offer to buy it?

[Musician78]

I'm with church2224 on this one. It's like comparing a Custom Shop Gibson Casino Archtop to a Custom Shop Jackson King V. They are both well-built, high-end CS electric 6-string guitars, but that's where the similarities end.
Designed for totally different styles of music, completely different feel. Each may be among the best for it's intended use, but will likely just suck when attempting to switch roles.

Guess it depends on the player. I can shred on either but it is slightly easier on the PRS.

[Mass Defect]

Get here in my country know sh1t about Jacksons. They are really rare and I'm glad I had a chance to own one of those golden age Japanese Professionals. As much as everything, visibility helps the brand a lot. The popular bands play the in vogue djent guitars.

Here, everybody is apeshit about Ibanez, Schecters and ESPs. ESP/LTDs here are expensive. I wouldn't pay USD800 for a Chinese/Vietnamese guitar that has some bad fret job and twisted necks. Everyone else who used my Japanese Jacksons were in awe of the really smooth fret and neck work and the overall setup and solid quality. Jacksons sure don't feel like toys as Ibanez.

[Xyrium]

And they just got nailed again by the Feds for importing Rosewood that was illegal/rare or something...

Gibson are making mostly shit these day. If I was going to buy Gibson I'd buy "old".

[Jack Napalm]

I went to a blues jam a few months back. A bunch of old guys with their Strats, Les Pauls and tube amps. Walked in with my custom shop bengal and an AxeFX. They looked at me mighty funny at first. I am not sure but I think of few of them have never heard of Jackson's before and they certainly had not seen an AxeFx. By the end of the night they all wanted to play my guitar and or rig.